Nobel Peace Prize 2014: Two Voices For Children & Youth Rights Win
“I’m proud that I’m the first Pakistani and the first young woman, or the first young person, who is getting this award.” Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Peace Prize 2014: Two Voices For Children & Youth Rights Win
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If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart. Lao Tzu
When I heard, today, that the Norwegian Nobel Committee had awarded the 2014 peace prize to Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India, I was thrilled. Both of these Warriors of Peace have worked tirelessly, (Malala almost lost her life), to bring the plight of children and youth rights to the forefront. Malala, a courageous 17 year old teenager from Pakistan, is the youngest recipient of this prestigious award. Last year, she wrote a memoir, I am Malala, documenting her personal ordeal and journey to the Peace movement. In honoring her achievement today, Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General shared this comment: “With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.” I congratulate these two champions of children’s rights as they represent the future of the movement to bring global peace to regions around the world.
“If with my humble efforts the voice of tens of millions of children in the world who are living in servitude is being heard, congratulations to all,” Mr. Satyarthi
Nobel Peace Prize 2014: Two Voices For Children & Youth Rights Win – Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi
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“The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us.” Black Elk
Kailash Satyarthi, a 60 year old anti-child slavery activist who has battled for three decades to end child labor in India, lives across the divide that separates India from Pakistan and has devoted his life campaigning to ban child labor and free children from trafficking. Even though many of us might not be familiar with Kailash Satyarthi’s name and work, others speak highly of his sacrifices. Mr. Jagland, Chair of the Nobel Prize Committee, said it well with this comment: “Showing great personal courage, Kailash Satyarthi, maintaining Gandhi’s tradition, has headed various forms of protests and demonstrations, all peaceful, focusing on the grave exploitation of children for financial gain,” “He has also contributed to the development of important international conventions on children’s rights.”
Both will share the $1.1 million prize equally as they deserve to, and it is my wish that they will continue to get global support for the work they do. Congratulations again to these noble Nobel Prize winners! What are your thoughts on these two advocates for peace?
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“The Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful message. A durable peace is not a single achievement, but an environment, a process and a commitment.” Mohamed ElBaradei
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While there are some who are furious over the celebration of Malala’s achievement, and the recognition of Mr Satyarthi’s three decades of relentless effort for the voiceless, the rest of us are reminded that, it takes courage and the determination of those who refuse to be silenced, to achieve change in our world. At 15 years of age, Malala was shot in the head by a Taliban militant and left for dead. She lived. Years earlier, Satyarthi was viciously attacked for his work to save poor children and almost died. He lived. Each of us can make an effort to speak out from our homes, schools, and workplaces without sacrificing our lives. We can do our bit to defend the defenseless. As Malala aptly said; “This award is for all those children who are voiceless, whose voices need to be heard,” … “I speak for them, and I stand up with them.” Are you ready to stand up for something? What does peace mean to you? How do you serve your community to bring about peace?
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Elizabeth Obih-Frank
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Malala Yousafzai is such a brave young woman. What she’s done to advance women’s rights in that region is wonderful.
She is amazing! So happy for her and the world. I like this quote: “With her courage and determination, Malala has shown what terrorists fear most: a girl with a book.” Ban Ki-moon, United Nations secretary general. Very inspiring 🙂
Well deserved recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize!
I admire this woman. Kudos to her for speaking out and yet putting herself at risk. I admire her boldness and for speaking up for what is right.
Thanks to Malala for all her hard work! Congrats!
Wow… Seems like it went to two very deserving souls. Thanks for sharing
I was happy to hear Malala won the prize. I can’t imagine having her strength or conviction, especially so young.
Especially at age 17… If I recall, at that age, I was partying up a storm with my friends and on the travel/fashion train. 🙂 Ha!
I love this post! I saw Malala speak at the Social Good Summit in New York last year, and she was so inspiring.
TY Lois! What a beautiful soul!
They are both definitely very much deserving of this. Malala especially, I think.
True… They are both deserving! 🙂
I was so excited to hear that Malala won the Nobel Piece Prize. What a brave and inspirational girl,
It made my heart sing to hear her name announced. Let’s not forget Kailash and his selfless work.
I am so happy that Malala won! She is such a beautiful, strong individual!
I’m excited for her too and for Kailash as well.
So deserving.
YES!
I am in awe of her courage, her ability and her accomplishments. Bravo!
Me too! Delighted.
Finally some good, positive, uplifting news today. The bad news with war, viruses, and the like was getting me down. Girl power!!
Yes, Debbie! Glad to shift directions for a minute and celebrate with those who continue to raise the level of positive activism in the world. The other stories are valid but depressing… Congrats to Malala and Kailash!
And the children shall lead us.
I had no idea there was a financial prize.
Haha Gilly! Ready for yours now? 😉
Such a great honor for such a brave young Lady. I like how she thanked her Dad for allowing her to fly. So touching.
Children deserve voices just like this, and hurrah that the advocates are being recognized!
Sounds like this award was very much deserved.
Wonderful news!
the wisdom within our young …shows through…
I just saw this article in our paper this am. Glad they are helping the less developed countries and those who need a good future.
Such good news and so well deserved.
It’s amazing to me that at just 17 years old she has such a worldly perspective on peace and humanity. Very happy to hear that a young woman was acknowledged!
Wow! Congratulations to both of them. I remember the life of that young girl in danger and I’m so happy that she got a Nobel prize. I’m sure there will be more.
Reblogged this on newfoundlandtraveller and commented:
All of us need to work for peace. Each in his own way. Within homes. In communities. Between communities. Within countries. Between countries. Respect and love are at the core of peace. We all have voices to share with others.
Thank you for the reblog. Much appreciated and delighted for both Malala and Kailash
You’re welcome!
What a great honor for such a humble person. Thanks for sharing this. I had no idea she was even getting a Nobel Peace Prize.
This made my day yesterday! Two people from India and Pakistan share the prize. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
So brave for such a young lady.
Hers is quite a story. What an amazing young girl.
very cool that she won this. something nobody can every take away.
Congratulations to Malala! She is absolutely the right person to win the Nobel’s Peace Prize! I’m so glad that they are considering young people’s rights this year.
I couldn’t be happier for Malala. I feel like it was REALLY deserved. She’s such an inspiration and SO young to have so many people rallying behind her.
I am so happy that this girl of extreme courage won the Nobel Peace Prize. I hope she inspires other girls and women where ever they may be to speak out for themselves and get that much needed education. I salute her bravery!!
Peace in the heart. Absolutely … we need to start there.
This is awesome, she definitely deserves it. What a brave young lady.
I’m so glad they got this award!! In this case, it is well deserved! 🙂
For Malala to gain recognition of this magnitude for her contribution to spreading the word of peace is quite inspirational.
It is so nice to see young people so dedicated toward important issues in life such as education. It is touching!
What an amazing young woman, so brave and courageous!
this is so uplifting and I love how you shared this story. I also like that good news and voices for youth rights. YAY
I think the prize went to right person. Malala deserves it! She is really inspiring young woman.
She is such an amazing old soul. To be so clear and strong at 17 is remarkable.
I think it is wonderful when women get nobel peace prize. We need more caring people in the world like her.
I agree. We have enough strife and stress in the world…
What an amazing young woman! She is truly inspirational.
Her story is amazing and she is such a great role model for young girls. I;m glad she is being recognized.
Kudos to both of them for all the work they have done to help child. They are both amazing and I do believe they both need to be recognized by the world. Thanks for sharing,
She is amazing. I am fascinated by her bravery.
This was such a beautiful thing that she was given the Nobel Peace Prize. I had my children watch it so they could learn about her and her struggles.
I cannot wait to read her book! What a brave young woman!
What a brave young lady. WOW, that’s all i can say.